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YY03 XLB

2003 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,556 mi
Last recorded155,556 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V70110,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 155,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 155,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 146,937 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside & nearside (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim front & rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,532 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 136,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Fail 3 Dec 2013 125,816 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,285 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

upper windscreen cracked above swept area

Fail 17 Nov 2011 100,678 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear upper position lamp not working

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

upper windscreen cracked above swept area

Pass 24 Nov 2010 89,662 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,662 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,165 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,384 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,384 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 22 May 2006 41,472 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,472 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YY03 XLB is a 2003 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 110,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY03 XLB is a 2003 Volvo V70, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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